ABOUT US
We are a membership organisation that provides opportunities for people to connect, celebrate and engage critically with a wide range of topics and ideas about Africa today.
Through our events, publications and digital channels we share insight, instigate debate and facilitate mutual understanding between the UK and Africa.
We amplify African voices and interests in academia, business, politics, the arts and education, reaching a network of more than one million people globally.
Our Events
When - 17/2/2025
This workshop aims to introduce teachers to the content knowledge and pedagogical approaches necessary to teach modern African history, by looking specifically at the history of th...
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The Royal African Society Benefit Gala, with the theme “Honouring the Legacy, Shaping the Future- the Power of the Narrative”, will spotlight the work of the Royal African Society through its extraordinary mandate, highlighting and celebrating the ...
01/8/2024
The Royal African Society is honoured to have attended the Out-Sourcing Inc Royal Charity Polo Cup 2024. Congratulations to all the teams who participated and especially to HRH The Prince of Wales on his team’s dashing last minute win! HRH’s love f...
24/7/2024
Opening Film: Dahomey The kingdom of DAHOMEY (Danxomé in Fon language) is a former African kingdom located in the south of today’s Republic of Benin. It was founded in the 17th century by King Houegbadja. Under his reign and that of his descendants –...
14/4/2024
This partnership comes at a critical time, as Africa’s creative industry is undergoing rapid expansion, with African art, music, fashion, and film gaining increasing international attention Access Multimedia Content LONDON, United Kingdom, September 9, 2024/...
10/9/2024